Characters
by John Abercrombie
- Type: Album
- Released: May 1978
- Label: ECM
- Country: United States
- Length: 45:00
- Community rating: 4.01/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Recorded in Oslo under the guidance of Manfred Eicher, this solo endeavor showcases the guitarist utilizing acoustic, electric, and electric mandolin overdubs. 'Characters' serves as a defining entry in the ECM catalog, highlighting a distinctive approach to sparse, atmospheric improvisation without rhythmic accompaniment.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, instrumental
Tracklist
- Parable (10:39)
- Memoir (3:14)
- Telegram (4:34)
- Backward Glance (4:35)
- Ghost Dance (7:01)
- Paramour (3:52)
- After Thoughts (3:23)
- Evensong (7:38)
Credits
- John Abercrombie - primary artist, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, composed by, electric mandolin, mandolin